{"id":10551,"date":"2015-01-13T11:09:05","date_gmt":"2015-01-13T19:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moviesharkdeblore.com\/site\/?p=10551"},"modified":"2015-01-13T11:09:05","modified_gmt":"2015-01-13T19:09:05","slug":"duvernay-linklater-simien-gilroy-and-more-to-participate-in-14th-annual-film-independent-directors-close-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/news\/duvernay-linklater-simien-gilroy-and-more-to-participate-in-14th-annual-film-independent-directors-close-up\/","title":{"rendered":"DuVernay, Linklater, Simien, Gilroy and more to participate in 14TH ANNUAL FILM INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS CLOSE-UP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/film-independent-logo.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-U7vZMTpc\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10552\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/film-independent-logo.jpg\" alt=\"film independent logo\" width=\"355\" height=\"54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/film-independent-logo.jpg 355w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/film-independent-logo-350x54.jpg 350w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/film-independent-logo-300x45.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the Los Angeles Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced the guest speakers and program for the 14<sup>th<\/sup> annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up series, taking place from February 3 \u2013 March 4, 2015 at The Landmark \u2013 West Los Angeles. The Film Independent Directors Close-Up offers filmmakers and film lovers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the best independent directors and their collaborators, as they explore specific aspects of their craft.<\/p>\n<p>Discussing their work across five separate panels will be writer\/directors Ava DuVernay (<em>Selma<\/em>), Dan Gilroy (<em>Nightcrawler<\/em>)<em>, <\/em>Richard Linklater (<em>Boyhood<\/em>)<em>, <\/em>Gina Prince-Bythewood (<em>Beyond the Lights<\/em>), Justin Simien (<em>Dear White People<\/em>) and writers Scott Alexander &amp; Larry Karaszewski (<em>Big Eyes<\/em>). Additional guests include editor Sandra Adair (<em>Boyhood<\/em>), editor Spencer Averick (<em>Selma<\/em>, <em>Middle<\/em> <em>of<\/em> <em>Nowhere<\/em>) and actor David Oyelowo (<em>Selma<\/em>, <em> Middle of Nowhere<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>Moderators include Stephanie Allain (Director, Los Angeles Film Festival; producer, <em>Dear White People<\/em>, <em>Beyond the Lights<\/em>) and Robin Swicord (writer, <em> The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Memoirs of a Geisha<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of five consecutive weeks, filmmakers and film lovers will hear firsthand from prolific directors whose originality, ingenuity and talent have set them apart as leaders in their craft. Each night will delve into specific aspects of directing\u2014writing,\u00a0casting\u00a0and eliciting compelling performances from actors\u00a0are\u00a0among\u00a0the topics that will be covered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m thrilled with the diversity of filmmakers that have accepted our invitation to share their experience at the DCU this year,\u201d said Maria Raquel Bozzi, Film Independent\u2019s Senior Director of Education. \u201cThe group includes well-established filmmakers who straddle everything from studio films to indies, such as\u00a0Scott Alexander,\u00a0Larry Karaszewski, and Dan Gilroy; self-assured women directors such as Ava DuVernay and Gina Prince-Bythewood; indie veteran Richard Linklater; and the fresh new voice of Justin Simien. This group of esteemed filmmakers truly represents the wide spectrum of artists Film Independent celebrates year-round.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s schedule includes:<\/p>\n<p><em>February 3\u2014 <strong>Ava DuVernay: The Road to Selma<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>February 11\u2014<strong>In the Cutting Room with Richard Linklater and Sandra Adair<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>February 18\u2014<strong>The Independent Spirit<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>February 25 \u2013<\/em> <strong><em>Writing &amp; Directing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>March 4\u2014<\/em><strong> <em>Justin Simien: Storytelling Across Platforms<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Past panelists include Ben Affleck, Bill Condon, Alfonso Cuar\u00f3n, Guillermo del Toro, Julie Delpy, Lena Dunham, David Fincher, William Friedkin, Alejandro Gonz\u00e1lez I\u00f1\u00e1rritu, Nicole Holofcener, Spike Jonze, Kasi Lemmons, Tom McCarthy, Mike Mills, Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne, Jason Reitman, Julian Schnabel, Jill Soloway, Mike White, Benh Zeitlin, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>The 2015 Film Independent Directors Close-Up sponsors\u00a0include\u00a0Landmark Theatres, the Directors Guild of America,\u00a0and\u00a0SAGindie. Omission Beer is the official beer sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>All panels will take place at The Landmark &#8211; West Los Angeles (10850 West Pico Boulevard at Westwood Boulevard) on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, except for the opening night session, which will take place on Tuesday, February 3. There will be receptions following the opening night session and the Spirit Awards roundtable session. For more information on the schedule, panel descriptions and participants, and to buy passes, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.filmindependent.org\">www.filmindependent.org<\/a> or call 310.432.1213.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the Los Angeles Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced the guest speakers and program for the 14th annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up series, taking place from February 3 \u2013 March 4, 2015 at The Landmark \u2013 West Los Angeles. 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